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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.34, 7,947.52 and 1,835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.34, 7,947.52 and 1,835.59 is: 2,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.34 : 7,947.52 = 1,835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.34/7,947.52 = 1,835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.34x = 7,947.52 × 1,835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.34x = 14,588,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,388.24/5,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.39

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